Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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Posting for WP ✝️ 🇺🇸 🙏 Make America GOSPEL’d Again! 👍 🙏
Since these guys are always quibbling over getting the translations right, Do they ever discuss the authorship and dating of the New Testament books? Or the various versions of ancient bibles to use in translating?
There is a wide variety of stances different people take. Each stance having its own effects upon what the scriptures say.
Dominion and authority….our secret weapons that Our Lord gave us over death, hell and the grave. Thankyou Jesus!!
A true seasonal classic from the original
Good morning Benzy. Thank you for this video. That is one of my all time favorite movies along with the movie White Christmas.
Have a wonderful and blessed day.
✝️
Amen!
Amen!
Amen, thank you Jesus 🕊💕
St. PeterMichelangelo
☘
St Matthew 16:18
And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
The church 🕊 built on “living stones” (1 Peter 2:5)
all believers contributing to the spiritual house with Jesus as the Cornerstone.
love this verse
just love the word of God
Peace to you Donna
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1 Peter 2:5
Be you also as living stones built up, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
Glory be to God in the most high! Amen 🙏🏽
Good morning, Garrison 😘 but too early (3:30 am) for ☕…
Not too early, however for a mug of calming tea, your music, and a kennel full of furry friends to keep us company. It’s never too early for friends…either two footed or four 💕🎄
Evidence says otherwise 🎄 Misdemeanor…case dismissed.
Me either!
Good morning Soaz. Thank you for my second laugh of the day. Love the look on this doggo’s face!
Hahahahahahaaaa!!!
His face after acquittal! 😂
Good morning Betsy. Love this photo! Thanks for my first laugh today.
It was a good week, Pat. Low expectations for bountiful fruits I can share on CURSDAY turned into manna for friends in our lovely Tree 😘👍🏻
Ricky Gervais is paying for ads in the London underground. A couple have annoyed the Brit jackboots…like the one which said, “Be sure to wear your stab vest”, which they made him take down.
So he put this one up. Given the demographic make up of a fallen London, this one is more subtle 😎
No news yet on whether it has been removed.
Well played, Mr Gervais 👍🏻
Bets
Mr. Gervais is a brave soul. He could well wind up in the British equivalent of the “pokey.”
I like him! There is no side to him, straightforward, know where he stands, won’t sit down, won’t shut up.
I figure the only reason he’s not serving a considerable sentence in HMP is that the outcry would be deafening.
And that alone gives him latitude to carry one, which I hope he will 👍🏻
Thank you for this Betsy. Mr. Gervais has the “cahones” that all the eu weenie leaders lack! Bravo to Mr. Gervais and the beautiful German Shepherd. One can only pray the fools leave him alone.
He does that!! Persecuting him will only deliver the same results the order-following jackboots have reaped by their targeting the formidable and unbending Katie Hopkins…maybe worse.
Il est un example pour les autres, n’est ce pas??
(The full extent of my French….😎)
Bets,
Ouch! When I was in 2nd grade we went out to the playground in the bitter cold (girls weren’t allowed to wear pants in those days, brrrrr), and one of the boys did indeed test the tongue on the frozen slide theory – and lost. They brought out warm water to disengage his tongue from the metal. Lesson learned! 👅
Yes, double ouch!! Poor dog.
Dang!!! You simply cannot tell youngsters, Corny. Best lessons learned are from experience.
Too right OUCH!!! 😬
Oh #Metoo!!!! 💕
Me, as well, will take the risk.
Report from “Cat Central”: The lovable hooligans are now permitted in my bedroom. They have gotten over their initial curiosity and now just really enjoy sleeping on my bed during the day, including Cleo the momma. She now prefers the bed to under the bed. She has also gotten braver about getting closer to me. If I sit on the bed, she will rub all over me and she even permitted me to pick her up and place her on my lap for a few seconds while I scratched and rubbed her. Baby steps for my feral momma cat. I shall take them and continue with my patient understanding of her space! I’ve no idea what her life was like with her interaction with humans before she showed up on my doorstep.
Percy and Maizie are sleeping with me now, along with Beau. Pumpkin will sleep on the bed during the day, but not sure where she sleeps at night. I ‘ve decided I should have named her “Rebel” as she is the trouble maker of the lot! She bounces all over the place, tears up my long braid every day, pulls drain stoppers out of my sinks, stuck her paw under the linen closet door and tore up several rolls of toilet paper with out even getting inside the closet. In less than one week she turned one of the scratching boxes into shredded cardboard by chewing it and has decided that most of the litter needs to be on the outside of the box after she is finished with her business!
When I brush my teeth or wash my hands she is there watching the water and looking at me with “I dare you” to try to stop me from playing with the running water! Also have to keep the toilet seat down all the time because she wants to play in the toilet water! I can not get anything to eat without her obnoxiously in my face wanting some! LOL.
She will try to tear up any papers I am grading with her teeth. I just have to keep her out when I grade papers.
I am grading the written part of the final exams about American Sign Language’s history this week and then I will be finished for the semester. The Professor teaches American Sign Language, as well as English. I can not grade the video part of her ASL classes. She asked me to grade the written section, so I read the literature she provided to the students, then took the Final myself. That was the only way I felt I would be able to properly grade those finals. I have been grading those finals now for at least eight semesters. I should get her other ASL class finals this afternoon and then we will be done for the semester until mid January.
I pray you and your family have a most blessed and wonderful day.
Oh Pat!!! FINALLY!!! Especially with Cleo…that isn’t a baby step. that’s a giant and exciting leap!! 😍 As far as Pumpkin, well, there’s always one I’ve found with the many litters we’ve been a home to. Thank goodness none of the others are so inclined to her (for the moment) destructive tendencies.
How fortunate for your Professor that she found you to help her out. I’m sure she knows it. But you will no doubt enjoy the rejuvenating break on the way. Although I expect Pumpkin will wonder where those papers have disappeared to 😂 Perhaps by the time next semester comes and you lick up where you left off, she will have decided she is no longer interested in that part of her manic shredding….
As you say “baby steps” 😉…
Blessings to all under your roof, sis, and those outside, too. And thank you for keeping us up to date with the continuing episodes of “Pat and Her Precious, Sometimes Pernicious Pussycats”. I have loved each and every one 💕
Yes Betsy, I will enjoy the break. The Spring semester will be the last semester as the Professor is retiring after that semester.
Hopefully Pumpkin will get over the tearing up of papers and such.
Sending love your way Betsy.
It has arrived…thank you, dear sis 💕
LOL so true !
It’s definitely a dog thing, wolvybat 😁👍🏻
I agree. Quite frustrating.
Is it some trick to grab our attention?
They’d be forgiven for thinking it would be, Jim 😎
Yes, please. My Beau starts barking every time he hears one.
Bless his watchful soul..and his warnings to any unwanted interruptors who are apprised that there is a protective dog in residence 💕
Yes Betsy he is very protective and I am so grateful and thankful I chose to bring him home. He is dearly loved, as all my pets have been and are, even those pernicious pussycats!
Oh I am, too…and know that somewhere in his beautiful being, so is he 💕
Or door knocks
With those, I’d bark if I could!!!
I had four dogs and had never had a doorbell. But all four ran to the door barking when they heard a doorbell on TV.
Absolutely!
For those with week long memories, the question was asked last week, “Do dogs bark in different languages?”
This week, we have our answer!!! 😁
Bjorn Borg Bjarks!
I thought the same…😎😉👍🏻
Love this image, dear Bet. I so miss having a dog . . . 🙂
Garrison, it’s probable there’s a pup missing you too!
Nobody knows that better than I do, Garrison 😔💕
I guarantee there’s a cat in there somewhere 🎄
On the eve of destruction!
Ah HA!!! Leave it to you, sis, to find him!! I knew it!! 😂🎄😂!!
Oh I love the look on the cat’s face!
How are Louisa and Olive doing? The hot tub sounds heavenly that you spoke of yesterday. Enjoy the decent weather there.
Praying you and your family have a blessed and wonderful day.
You can bet there is a cat buried under that tree. Yes, the guilty look on the dog and the satisfied look on the sleeping “no cares in the world” cat!
Hahahahaha!!! Positively Machiavellian 😼
Reconnaissance 101
Golly, YES!!!!!!!
Wait a minute, that’s me!
Hahaha!!! Well scoot over dear Feisty!! Ima gonna join you 😂👍🏻
🎄 🎄 🎄A Public Service Announcement for everyone who has a beloved dog or cat🎄 🎄 🎄
The FDA has approved new SELF AMPLIFYING MRNA based “vaxxxxxes” for rabies, flu, and feline leukemia.
“Self amplifying” meaning it will spread to humans, as I’ve read in many scientific articles, and has been affirmed in studies by Japanese scientists who have warned of the dangers.
These new “concoctions” go under the name of NOBIVAC NXT and are manufactured by Merck Pharmaceuticals.
I am leaving links, including a MUST READ LETTER OF WARNING about these heavily promoted biotech products which have had no long term studies but have been quickly approved.
Sound familiar??
For the love of your companions, please read.
https://www.dvm360.com/view/first-rna-particle-vaccination-for-canine-influenza-receives-usda-approval
https://alachuachronicle.com/letter-be-aware-of-new-veterinary-mrna-vaccines/
There are not enough Amens…
Or enough gratitude 🙏🏻💕
Which is precisely the conclusion Abraham came to. However taking into account from where and what he came from, his (Abraham’s) “contribution” is greatly under-appreciated and understood.
Abraham (when he was still Abram) was the son of a high priest in the baal (idol) worshipping court of Nimrod. So one can imagine what sort of “upbringing” he had and was taught. We don’t know why he came to the conclusion that everything he had been taught and “knew” was baloney – , perhaps because as a person well “learned” in astronomy, and looking up into the clear desert night sky (no pollution then), he came to the only possible conclusion.
Let us not forget the immense “sacrifice” and giant leap of faith he took. In one moment he was alone (in the world) – separated from his family, culture, people, sentence of death imposed excommunication by fire. No “religion”, no church, no priest or rabbi, no bible to guide – nada – just him and God.
The rest as they say is written.
I’ve had a few opportunities Oldspeak, to tell how when at a very young age, I asked my mother what was hell. She answered immediately that it was the absence of God. Something I believe we are witnessing now. He always is, but it seems not amongst us at present. Which is why this Christmas especially is for me deeply infused with its true meaning.
A time when my/our smallness is particularly palpable.
Yes a thousand times. Immense and sustaining faith accompanied by your “none of the above”. But an indescribable certainty that his Father was with him. And that he was not alone.
I believe your beautiful words are worthy when considering Abraham…in that how can anyone on a dark night look up, consider all that is seen, and then, by Divine touch, realize there is infinitely more which we cannot.
Welcome, Lord Iesus, our never dying hope in ages past…and our hope for ages to come 🙏🏻💕
Thank you, my friend…
Yes, there are not enough Amens Dear Betsy! I am grateful every day for all He has provided me and the happiness He has bestowed upon me and the promises He has given us all, if we take them.
To take them, dear Pat, one has see them. It’s too easy sometimes to not contemplate, what with the noise of distractions. Especially the seemingly smallest which shamefully I admit I overlook.
All the more reason to set aside some actual quiet time to count them and in doing so watch the numbers grow!! Then with humble gratitude acknowledge His lovingkindness and grace. And in so doing be filled with amazement at these gifts, two of the grandest blessings which our failed human selves receive.
(Hindsight is especially helpful.)
thank you betsy, for that info on the animal self-amps!
Had to, sis…shades of Fauci, the Mengele of our time.
Not by chance that I read of this on the day before CURSDAY.
And….God Bless the Trump administration for focusing on the elimination of needless torture and experimentation on innocent “lab” animals. Not only that, but they have instituted a program to find adoptive homes for these beautiful souls. And, do they get thanks from leftist animal “rights” organizations?! Crickets.
Yes, that certainly, Corny, no small thing. I can’t think of it without weeping.
But I am truly mystified at the continued development of mRNA poisons which have wrecked such carnage both at this moment and for generations to come. I truly believe one day, which cannot come soon enough, any so called vaccines based on this formula will come to be recognized as the Thalidomide of this age.
And those who had/have any part in the development, approval, manufacture, or administrating of them as modern day Mengeles.
We have to start with Gates, Baric, Daszak, Collins, and last but in no way least, the worst psychopath of the lot, Fauci.
Diseased minds.
They are, RCR…and it is horrifying. I have reposted this on the PT in hopes of reaching as many of our Treehouse friends as I can 🙏🏻
Thanks for the information Betsy. My pets will not be getting any more vaccinations. The cats do not go out at all and Beau only goes out in my fenced yard. He is too rambunctious to take any where outside the home environment and he seems quite happy to stay home to “rule” and “protect” his yard and home!
The horse hasn’t had any shots for at least three years. He does not go anywhere any more. He does need his teeth looked at, but am saving the money up to do it. When he does get it done, I will request no shots be given to him and hopefully my vet will not argue the point. He is 29 and in very good shape, not exposed to any other equine species, and feel the shots are really not necessary at this point in his life.
Don’t require, Pat…DEMAND!!! In you I see my (in a good way) horsey sister in law who kept stables all her working life in Wales. Fools or BS she has never suffered. I’m sure you and she would get on like a house on fire.
Oh I think I would really like your sister in law bunches. Yes I will DEMAND no shots be given. You have pegged me correctly. I really do not take any BS from the fools I am exposed to daily.
Thank you Sister for being my friend and making me laugh, educating me and loving me for being me! I treasure you and all the Treepers and love you all very much.
You are a treasure, a gift, Pat. And what you say is true of us all here I think. You have unknowingly quoted the wonderful wisdom I brought back with me when I returned…
“Take me as you find me.”
I am always, yes, your sister and dear friend 😌 😘
(You would have fit in beautifully at her dinner parties…simple but cozy surroundings, good food, camaraderie, superb if occasionally passionate discussions, another world entirely…
*sigh*)
I think seniors of all shapes and sizes have developed immunities that the young simply don’t have and apparently aren’t getting. In this house we noticed for years that the newer medications never worked well and have numerous intolerable side effects. I think some Drs can understand that we want the tried and true stuff not the new stuff.
I so agree. Being a Senior, I do believe I have developed immunities. I take no medications, and the Dr knows not to push the issue. I take numerous supplements and vitamins and make all my own food. No pre-packaged stuff that have ingredients you can not even pronounce!
I also have not taken a flu shot in years, because the last one I took made me so sick that I said never again. Have not had the flu since then. Did get the covid but I did not get sick with it except a fever for a day and a half and aspirin took care of that, and I was better in about three days.
Have a wonderful rest of your day Kookooracharabioso.
Mornin’ dear Bet. Got “up” at 9:30 Texas time along, of course, with loyal Little ‘Tink . . . Not braggin’ as I’m also a night owl so 3:30am is a very familiar space and time for me.
I have a little good news. At my friends urging I began ’round-the-block’ exercise walks. A month in and I’m now walking steadily and without fatigue. Yesterday
my friend and I doubled our distance—I completed it without feeling at all fatigued. Got a visit with my cardiologist later. Fingers crossed. Be well love. Its always good to hear from you. :-}
Prayers, dear Garrison, for the best cardiologist report🙏🏻 And what splendid news on the strides you’ve made with your walks!! Kudos for not giving up and continuing to power through. I am so glad!! 😍👍🏻
And God bless your friends who have taken you under their wing. I sense they were placed in your path (and I know you know what I mean). God is so good, dear friend 😘
(Report later please!)
Good Mornin’ Bets
They do indeed understand, “good dog!” Can’t beat that beautiful smile on Snoopy’s face. 😊
Good morning, dear Corny. Happy, happy!!! Some dogs simply have those faces 😌
How is it possible everyone can have the best dog??
I have no answer, don’t need one….it just is 🤗💕👍🏻
Speaking of Little Drummer Boy…
One month early for Bowie Jan 10 2016
Bing Crosby, David Bowie – Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy
The most unlikely duo ever.
Nice selections, thank you Patty
Sundance, so you are aware, AI and in particular X’s Grok is suppressing news of Boasberg (Berman-Jackson and other fed judges) attending the DC hearing involving Jack Smith and Trump appearing at the hearing.
Grok initially denied he ever attended any such hearing as an observer/spectator.
It then ignored specific search parameters and provided links to current news on Boasberg trying to hold admin officials in contempt for his ridiculous oral order.
This comes up because of MSNBC lackeys questioning whether Emil Bove should have attended President Trumps speech in Pennsylvania.
I remembered your article where you reported Boasberg attended this as a spectator, came here to the Treehouse to find the source article, but the link to it was not in the original post:
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2023/08/04/seriously-sketchy-judge-boasberg-sits-in-back-of-dc-district-court-during-president-trump-appearance/
I tried searching for the source of the article (Politico), then tried AI searches, including Grok on X. None of them would provide a link to the Politico article, and Grok would only provide it using the native app, and after I supplied the link to the actual article to Grok.
After more than 12 hours, Grok on X has never responded to the original request to provide links to news articles on Boasberg attending this hearing.
The political bias of so many AI platforms is just astounding.
Earlier I saw Sundance retweeted a post saying Musk was going to put data centers in space. HAL anyone?
(250) Owls are just cats with wings; they love to snuggle#Owl#love#funny#drama#fyp#foryou – YouTube
Nim
What a hoot!
Good afternoon nim. Thanks for the owl video. That brought big smiles this morning. Have a wonderful and blessed day.
glad you liked it, Pat
Cat doors have come a long way from that rubber flap
Smartest Cat EVER? Watch This Cat Open a Sensor Door Like a Pro! EP30 #shortvideo #shorts #short
The next model should have a chip in the cat’s collar that will allow only the cat who lives there to open the door.
Since vets want all pets chipped, just use that as the key to get in.
big affirmative on that, charles
I had a cat door and one time a mean male cat who had been bullying her chased her down the side of the house and right in the cat flap … so now I had a mean cat right in the living room
was able to shoo him out without additional damage
I finally closed down the cat door decades ago. I live out of town and it just got too crazy.
Sammy, one of my cats quickly figured out he could catch mice outside and bring them and put them in the bathtub. Play with them when he wanted and they couldn’t get out of the tub.
The possums at night figured out they could come in and eat the cat food of their bowls. Quite the surprise to walk into the kitchen at night and find the possums.
The end came when Sammy began catching ground squirrels and bringing them in. They could get out of the bath tub and did.
No more cat doors.
Date Compared Me To JonBenét Ramsey_! (Second Date_!) #shorts
Chief Gall Eyewitness Account Reveals Disturbing Details of Custer’s Last Stand
Norman Rockwell: A collection of 337 paintings
Description: “Norman Perceval Rockwell, The Saturday Evening Post’s most famous illustrator, is considered by many to be one of America’s greatest artists. He was a master storyteller via canvas and paint, and his works, capturing the triumphs and foibles of the common man, are as popular today as they were in decades past.
Perry Como – Magic Moments
1958
Good afternoon Cactus. Thank you for this video of Norman Rockwell paintings. He is my favorite artist. He always captured the emotions so beautifully. Have a very blessed day.
The most amazing, emotionally accurate and prolific chronicler of America ever.
The Rise and Fall of Redbone: From “Come and Get Your Love” to Being Erased in Their Own Country
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3zycoKfNZO4
The rescue video was posted here a few years ago. It makes me tear up every time. Amazing. I’m glad so many horses made it.
Yeah, I repost it from time to time. It helps restore my faith that mankind is indeed compassionate and more than willing to do whatever it takes to help animals in desperate situations. To see that seemingly never ending stream of horses heading for dry land is just amazing.
patty,
😢 thanks for all you do bringing these soul searching stories – have to admit that I can’t always make it all the way through. ❤️
Hang in there to the end! Usually the endings are happy and the saved horse is so beautiful it’s heart warming to know the rest of their lives will be filled with love.
It is. Thank you for reposting it.
Good afternoon Patty. No matter how many times I see that rescue video, it always amazes me. Thanks
The funny horse video brings back memories of some of the antics my horses would pull. There was never a dull moment with the horses. Thanks for the memories.
Have a great and blessed day Patty.
nice – they got a couple lead horses leading and the rest followed
Woman Rescues Baby Horse Who’s Never Been Touched By Humans | The Dodo
sticking-door solution
The Magic Crescent Wrench Fix! #diy #carpentry #construction
Wow!!! Easy fix. I’ll be fixing one of my doors tomorrow! Thanks!!!!
Thanks, Nim. I really liked that one.
11 December 2023 Jeffrey Foskett, American session and touring singer and guitarist (The Beach Boys; Brian Wilson; Wondermints), dies of thyroid cancer at 67
Don’t Worry Baby
Jeffrey Foskett: The CEO of Falsetto
11 December
Ravi Shankar
(1920-2012)
Bengali Brahmin sitar master and Indian classical music composer (West Meets East; Concert for Bangladesh), dies at 92
Ravi Shankar at Monterey Pop (June 1967)
11 December 1999 Charles Earland, American jazz Hammond organist, and bandleader, dies of heart failure at 58
Charles Earland – More Today Than Yesterday
11 December 1995 John Heawood, Canadian actor, singer and choreographer (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), dies at 75
No photo found
The Roses of Success
11 December 1995 Arthur Mullard, English actor, comedian and singer (Romany Jones), dies at 82
Arthur Mullard & Hylda Baker You’re The 1 That I Want
11 December 1992 Andy Kirk, American jazz saxophonist, tuba player, and bandleader (Clouds Of Joy – “I Won’t Tell a Soul (I Love You)”), dies at 94
Andy KIRK & His Band ” Basie Boogie ” !!!
11 December
Sam Cooke
(1931-1964)
American singer and entrepreneur described as “the inventor of soul music” (“You Send Me”; “A Change Is Gonna Come”), shot to death at 33
172+ works currently held by ASCAP / BMI
Photo in Bio section
Qued to
What A Wonderful World also co-writer of
Fosket was really good
I watched him in the Brian Wilson documentaries of the time and so enjoyed the rest of the band that I bought the Wondermints album
The keyboard player was also really, really good. He served basically as Brian Wilson’s right-hand-man in orchestrating Brian’s music where necessary
11 December
Sam Cooke
(1931-1964)
American singer and entrepreneur described as “the inventor of soul music” (“You Send Me”; “A Change Is Gonna Come”), shot to death at 33
Biography: Sam Cooke was a prolific cross-genre singer, starting in gospel music and later turning to pop and becoming a pioneer of soul music. He was also a songwriter and involved and invested in publishing, a rarity for artists of his era. He also used his popularity to advocate for civil rights.
Sam Cook was born into a preacher’s family that relocated from the American south to Chicago when he was a child. He sang in the church and various gospel groups as a child, joining the nationally known Soul Stirrers group in 1951.
Seeking to expand his reach, and with the support of his family, he moved to popular music in 1957, adding the ‘e’ to his name as a sign of beginning a new direction in his career. He scored 29 top 40 hits between, with additional songs on the R&B charts. Memorable songs include “Cupid”; “You Send Me”; “Another Saturday Night”: and “A Change Is Gonna Come”.
He was killed by the night manager at a motel under chaotic and disputed circumstances, in South Central Los Angeles, California.
Cooke was inducted as a charter member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, and again as a member of the Soul Stirrers in 1989. In 1987, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
He received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999.
Born: January 22, 1931
Birthplace: Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
wait for it …
United States of What Now
struggling to adjust to a new culture … it’s challenging, you know …
Why are we excusing the inexcusable?
So let me read into this,
theythe mosque thinks our children really should be wearing Burkas as to not “tempt” them into abducting and R@ping them…. got it.At least in Somaliland their native children at least know in advance what the game is, as for children & parents in the USofA do not know they are even playing a game with these people, least of all what the rules are for it. SMDH
for anyone wondering why that Les Paul guy has a guitar model named after him
Les Paul & Mary Ford just haing a casual jam session 🎶 #music #guitar
Recovery after childbirth is much more extensive than I ever knew
We go through so much 🥺 ❤️ #postpartum #birth
Still recovering after 58 yrs! Ha ha. Please don’t tell her! ❤️
hate it when that happens …
Schnee frei gemacht – und wieder zugeschneit #lol #funny
When I lived in MI the first thing I had to learn was the legality of the plow trucks… they have the right of way at ALL times even at a stop light… they might slow down and give you a chance to brake before they “run” the light, but don’t count on it.
Not really much different than here in CO, but you’ll never see a plow truck on a city street…. it is just assumed that you have a 4×4 to get around till it melts, if it is a deep snow the city/county might hit the main access roads.
Locals in the neighborhood will plow their own hood, theoretically they are supposed to have a special permit to plow a “GVT common road”.
Clearing peoples private roads or parking lots big business here.
The Marines Saved Alcatraz
Summer’s Day, c.1879 Berthe Morisot
☘
Matthew 18:20
For where there are two or three gathered together in my name,
there am I in the midst of them.
Young Girl in a Ball Gown, c.1879 Berthe Morisot
☘
Psalm 145:1, 9-13
☘
The Lord is gracious and merciful; slow to anger, and of great kindness.
I will extol you, O my God and King,
and I will bless your name forever and ever.
The Lord is good to all
and compassionate toward all his works.
The Lord is gracious and merciful; slow to anger, and of great kindness.
Let all your works give you thanks, O Lord,
and let your faithful ones bless you.
Let them discourse of the glory of your Kingdom
and speak of your might.
The Lord is gracious and merciful; slow to anger, and of great kindness.
Let them make known to men your might
and the glorious splendor of your Kingdom.
Your Kingdom is a Kingdom for all ages,
and your dominion endures through all generations.
The Lord is gracious and merciful; slow to anger, and of great kindness.
Louise Riesener, c.1888 Berthe Morisot
☘
“You can’t know, you can only believe – or not.”
― C.S. Lewis
Funny sheltie puppy video:
Aggie
😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣
Christmas Santa Reading MailNorman Rockwell
☘
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town | Fred Astaire
Notice that Santa is Saint Nick. He has a halo.
Gramps and the SnowmanNorman Rockwell
☘
The Ronettes – Frosty the Snowman
A Drum for TommyNorman Rockwell
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Harry Simeone Chorale “Little Drummer Boy” on The Ed Sullivan Show
Despite continual attacks from so called “conservatives” like Candace Owens, TPUSA is continuing to grow. I blocked Candace months ago when I realized that she is about HER and not what she was espousing.
https://x.com/i/status/1998815267242258701
rah,
I think Candace Owens is onto something.
I think she lies like a rug.
So now MTG is hanging out with Code Pink which harasses soldiers and their families. Several years ago their loons were outside Walter Reed harassing family members that coming and going to visit their wounded soldiers at the hospital.
https://x.com/medeabenjamin/status/1998886707891155231
As I’ve said before, Marjorie started well, but she’s ending poorly.
You can fault Trump’s lack of tact when speaking about people, but you have to allow that when he shares his harshest criticism, it’s often because he has a better view of the situation than his detractors. MTG is the same person who went to bat for establishment RINO Kevin McCarthy. And lately, she joined her voice to the Left attempt to turn the Epstein matter, which they could not have cared less about when the Biden regime held power, into an ersatz Trump coverup, sucking the oxygen out of the room as the administration tried to refocus the national attention back to how much it has accomplished in just a matter of months.
Today, Marjorie’s goal seems to be two-fold: talk down Republican prospects during next year’s mid-terms, and, if things turn out as she wishes, to lay the groundwork for another ridiculous Democrat impeachment attempt re Venezuela.
As I said, she started well. But you don’t judge a person’s success based on how well he or she starts – everyone STARTS the race. You judge success on how well the person runs the race. And by that measure, Marjorie is failing miserably and simply proving the President correct in his descriptions of her.
J
whoa!!
MTG such a disappointment.
Another one with kid musicians. Excellent!
https://x.com/i/status/1999073558979617083
Good tune… an Eagles Timothy B Schmit tune, I do this one from time to time but I have to drop it 1 1/2 octaves to do so.
Excellent work!
happy fursday to you my friend
stay warm
and fuzzy
and furry
friend
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“morning Peace
we are expecting record high temps – near 60 degrees warm
my fuzzy and furry warm coat will have to wait
❤️😂💕😊❤️
Mornin’ Idaho
oooh
wish i could have one of my very own
Mornin Soaz
FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ALL IN NEED OF PRAYER
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
8 LIFE-CHANGING PSALMS in One Prayer | Complete Collection | December 11, 2025
EACH DAY WE TAKE UP THE OFFENSIVE WEAPON OF THE WORD OF GOD – THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT – ONE VERSE OPENS THE DOOR TO THE CONTEXT OF THE CHAPTER MESSAGE
Verse of the Day for Thursday, December 11, 2025
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“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Psalms 4:8 (KJV)
COMMENTARY FOR PSALMS 4
The children of men proved, and the happiness of godly people. (1-5) God’s favour is happiness. (6-8)
1-5 Hear me for thy mercy-sake, is our best plea. He who will not ask such blessings as pardon, and justifying righteousness, and eternal life, must perish for the want of them. Alas! that so many should make so fearful a choice. The psalmist warns against sin. Keep up holy reverence of the glory and majesty of God. You have a great deal to say to your hearts, they may be spoken with, let it not be unsaid. Examine them by serious self-reflection; let your thoughts fasten upon that which is good, and keep close to it. Consider your ways, and before you turn to sleep at night, examine your consciences with respect to what you have done in the day; particularly what you have done amiss, that you may repent of it. when you awake in the night, meditate upon God, and the things that belong to your peace. Upon a sick-bed, particularly, we should consider our ways. Be still. when you have asked conscience a question, be serious, be silent, wait for an answer. Open not the mouth to excuse sin. All confidence must be pan answer. Open not the mouth to excuse sin. All confidence only: therefore, after commanding the sacrifices of righteousness, the psalmist says, Put your trust in the Lord.
6-8 Wordly people inquire for good, not for the chief good; all they want is outward good, present good, partial good, good meat, good drink, a good trade, and a good estate; but what are all these worth? Any good will serve the turn of most men, but a gracious soul will not be put off so. Lord, let us have thy favour, and let us know that we have it, we desire no more; let us be satisfied of thy loving-kindness, and will be satisfied with it. Many inquire after happiness, but David had found it. When God puts grace in the heart, he puts gladness in the heart. Thus comforted, he pitied, but neither envied nor feared the most prosperous sinner. He commits all his affairs to God, and is prepared to welcome his holy will. But salvation is in Christ alone; where will those appear who despise him as their Mediator, and revile him in his disciples? May they stand in awe, and no longer sin against the only remedy.
Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.
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Verse of the Day – December. 11, 2025 (Morning Prayer)
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Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
Amen
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WE ARE FIGHTING A SPIRITUAL WAR OF GOOD VERSUS EVIL
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ABUSED, MISSING, AND TRAFFICKED CHILDREN
BE MY VOICE
CHILD NOT CHOICE
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
MAPA = MAKE AMERICA PRAY AGAIN
THE PEACE OF THE LORD
Good Morning, Jesus! How are You today?
There is something on my mind I just have to say
This week has been not just a challenge for me
It has been demanding and trying as it could be.
If I thought last week was a trial catching up
Tying up loose ends of projects – curb the backup
Rewrites and mistakes I must make right
Why am I flustered and oh so uptight?
I had to stop the panic – get my head on straight
To be done and completed – I just could not wait
In all the anxiety – I forgot one important thing
I had not remembered – I was under Your wing.
All the sources I amassed for my work
The one high above all I must not shirk
It was You, Sweet Jesus – I left behind
Have I lost my edge – misplaced my mind?
I stopped what I was doing to take quick stock
My website – went awry – it really did not rock
Of course without help – what could I expect
I must go to my rock and get it all checked.
I stopped again – remembered her advice
I must pray – and ask – if I have to – twice
I must trust in God – with all of my heart
Lean not on myself – right from the start.
Help me, Lord – I prayed heartedly out loud
Help me to focus – mind out of the cloud
Help me organize – this mess on my desk
Make it flow smoothly – be not so grotesque!
All of a sudden – and out of the blue
It came clearly to me – what I had to do
Tweak and correct the whackadoodle site
Get back my clarity – fight the good fight.
The rewrites went well – whipped them off quick
The focus – the clarity – the much needed trick
Without Your help – it would not have been done
Cause You are the Way – the Life – and the One!
The One to whom I must direct my course
The Only One who can be a good source
You are my Savior in all that I do
Without You – I am nothing – that is true.
Through all I have suffered to get it all done
With You by my side – the victory was won
So – Thank You, Jesus – for coming to me
For helping me finish – helping me see.
From the bottom of my heart – I pray you know
I have done my best – Your glory to show
I am grateful, Lord – for the gifts You gave
To use them wisely – Your honor to save.
You blessed me, Lord – what more can I say
You saved me, Lord – to relish this day
Thanks to Your guidance – my panic did cease
The anxiety is gone – and now I have peace.
D01: 05/15/2019
This could have been written by the late Erma Bombeck. Well done Duchess!
J
Psalm 91. The most powerful prayer from the Bible. God’s protection, healing
#psalm91 #psalms #prayer
Pray Everyday
https://rumble.com/v57jz8d-psalm-91.the-most-powerful-prayer-from-the-bible.-gods-protection-healing-p.html
Sleep Well with Psalms. Psalm 91, Psalm 121, Psalm 3, Psalm 4, Psalm 139.
#faith #god #psalms
prayeveryday777
https://rumble.com/v57jvfg-sleep-well-with-psalms.-psalm-91-psalm-121-psalm-3-psalm-4-psalm-139.faith-.html
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HAVE A VERY BLESSED DAY !!! ❤️❤️❤️
Before reading this short story, be sure you have a tissue or two at hand
The Christmas Gift, a short, short story by Sallyann J Murphey
There is an old Christmas legend which tells us that barnyard animals are visited by the Holy Spirit each Christmas eve and, as a reward for the love they showed to the baby Jesus on the night of his birth, are granted the power of speech during the twelve strokes of midnight.
A cold wind, raw, relentless, swept across the snow and scattered crystals, pitter-pat, against the trunks of the trees. The dog sat in the shadow of the barn, seemingly unmoved by the bitter weather. If his body was quivering at all, it was from pure anticipation.
He was a handsome animal; a black Doberman with uncut ears which framed his face softly, making the dog look noble and much less threatening. His head was tilted slightly to one side – intelligent, amber eyes fixed on the farmhouse across the yard. This was his favorite time of day. In the confusion of the past couple of months, it had become the only thing he could count on.
Finally, the door flung open and golden light spilled onto the path. Noises drifted out on the night air, along with the unmistakable smell of freshly baked bread. The dog recognized it all – the laughter of the child, the murmur of the square machine, the man snoring quietly on the couch. This had been his home, his place in front of the wood fire, his family to guard and love.
“I’ll only be a minute!” A woman emerged, carrying a bucket. The dog’s tail began to wag slowly. She wore rubber boots and an old, black parka, with a green woolen scarf wound tightly around her neck. Her face was careworn and, despite many smile lines, her eyes looked sad.
She struggled down the icy path with the heavy bucket throwing her off balance. At one point, her left foot slipped and she began to fall. The dog started forward, but the woman caught herself in time. He slunk back to the building’s darkest corner.
“I’m here, I’m here,” she called to the animals inside and set the bucket down to slide open the huge barn door. A horse nickered from the gloom and two goats bleated greetings. “Special treat tonight” she announced, scooping out bowls of cracked corn. “Just make sure that you say something nice about us when the time comes.
The Doberman, who had slipped inside after his much-loved mistress, crept over and settled in behind some bales of straw. She didn’t see him, or if she did, she didn’t say a word.
It had been that way for weeks. No one paid attention to him anymore, and access to the house had, for some reason, been denied. The dog didn’t understand and had retreated with hurt feelings to watch his family from afar.
“Merry Christmas, everybody.” His mistress left, but the Doberman decided to stay, comforted by the company of others in the barn.
Far away, across frozen fields, the old church clock began to chime. As always, it started with a tinkling arpeggio, “ding, ding, ding, ding..ding, ding, ding, ding, ding…”, then paused before delivering its first bass note.
In that brief silence a voice spoke from the dark, “blessings on you all, good creatures.” The dog sat up, startled, and saw that the barn was flooded with light. The source of the radiance – and of the voice – seemed to be floating in the air, just above the horse’s stall.
“Bong…!”
“Welcome, spirit of the season.” The dog almost jumped out of his skin – it had been the horse who spoke. Well, not spoke exactly, but thought his thoughts in clearly-defined words.
“Thank you, leader of the barn,” the spirit replied. “I trust that there is much to celebrate…”
“Bong…!”
One by one, the animals described their year – the goats shyly reporting a good milk yield, a hen lamenting the loss of her chicks – before each was granted their Christmas wish; a spring kid, a fertile nest, abundant summer grazing. In the background the bell tolled, counting out the midnight hour.
The gift of speech had also been given to the Doberman, who found his mind filling up with words. They tumbled over each other in an incoherent jumble, like a dozen loud voices all shouting at once. The dog shook his head, as if he was trying to get a bug out of his ear.
“And Tramp…” The use of his name cut through all of the noise. “Tramp – it’s time you came with me.” The dog padded forward and sat staring at the light. He had a puzzled expression on his face. The spirit continued, “You have to let go. It’s time to move on.”
The dog selected his thoughts slowly.
“But… all I love… is… here. My job… to stay.”
A feeling of warmth and sorrow enveloped the animal. “You are no longer of this world,” the spirit said gently. “Don’t you remember?”
A picture flashed into the Doberman’s mind: A sunny day, running ahead of his mistress in the woods; barking at a stranger, a bad man who would hurt her with the black stick in his hand; then pain – terrible, searing pain – and, from somewhere, a final scream.
“Yes,” the dog thought reluctantly. “Yes… now I do.”
“You will see them again,” the spirit assured him. “You will be there to guide them to the light and then you will be together always.
“No, no,” the dog’s thoughts rebelled, “not… yet.”
“There is nothing left for you to do here,” the spirit went on patiently. “Yes,” the dog countered, “yes…My Christmas gift.” The barn was silent, all eyes on the light.
“What could you want?” the spirit asked. “You, who now have everything?” “Want…” the dog chose thoughts with care. “Want… to say good-bye.”
The horse sneezed and one of the goats bleated unhappily.
“No,” the spirit reassured them, “it’s all right.
The voice paused to consider. “Tramp,” it finally replied, “you may have your gift, but you must leave with me on the stroke of twelve.”
“Bong…!”
“Ten,” the dog counted, as he ran across the yard. “Go to trees.” He had seen her there on many nights, standing under the giant firs by a little block of stone. Often, she would whimper and her face would get all wet, in that strange way that humans had. He couldn’t be sure, but he thought she’d be there now.
The woman had finished arranging holly around the marker and was about to go inside. She sat back on her haunches, just as a black silhouette moved into the corner of her eye. “Don’t go,” a voice said, somewhere in her head. She turned and gasped at the sight of the dog, sitting a few feet from her side. His ears were down and he shifted happily from paw to paw, almost dancing. His tail wagged furiously.
She reached towards him, but the voice spoke again. “Can’t touch…” it warned and her hand dropped into her lap. “Oh, Tramp…” she whispered. “I’ve missed you so!” The dog sent waves of love to lap away her sadness.
“Bong…!”
“Go soon…” she heard. “Come to say… good-bye.” The wetness started around her eyes and the dog rushed to reassure her. “No… no pain. We will walk… together… always. I wait for you…”
Her tears now flowed in earnest, but through them, the dog saw her smile. She looked deep into his amber eyes. “You have always given me gifts,” she said. “But this hope is the greatest of them all.” They held each other’s gaze as the bell chimed twelve and his much-loved figure began to melt away.
The dog’s last memory of earth would be his mistress holding up her hand in jubilant salute…
– Salyann J. Murphey
Murphey is the author of Bean Blossom Dreams. She makes her home in Brown County.
From Street Talk News, Nuvo Weekly, December 1994
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Oh thank you for this short story. It brought tears and smiling at the same time. It has made my day. Have a most blessed and wonderful rest of the day.
dear brat … have a wonderful ‘rest of the day’
glad you liked the story.
Yep. Crying and smiling. Sniff.
Santa ClausNorman Rockwell
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The Nutcracker – The Waltz of the Snowflakes (The Royal Ballet)
Good afternoon Peace. Thank you for the video. The Nutcracker Suite is probably my all time favorite ballet. My Aunt took me every year to see it when I was growing up. When she had to go into a home, and I had grown up, I would get permission to take her to see it. It was the happiest time I spent with her in her last years.
I listen to the whole music score every year at this time and keep one in my auto as well. Have a most blessed day.
thats such a nice memory pat
theres a few i have just like that
happy tears they do bring
just keep on remembering
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Oh boy, it’s Pop with a new PlymouthNorman Rockwell
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Tchaikovsky / Nina Kaptsova – Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Norman Rockwel
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The Nutcracker – Waltz of the Flowers
You have to sing it. Here’s Fred Waring … this is almost as old as I am. Wind up victrola
If you worry about the H-1 visas = here’s this from Don Surber
https://donsurber.substack.com/p/trump-makes-a-move-on-h-1b-visas
in conclusion: “This is our country. We will decide who we let in. Communists, jihadists and loafers need not apply.”
This one is really fun – IMHO
Fifth Circuit: libraries don’t have to buy LGBTQ porn – 12/11/25 by Mike McDaniel
FTA
This was an eminently practical, and constitutional, ruling. The right to freedom of speech does not require government to buy books for citizens, or stock libraries with them on demand, any more than the Second Amendment requires government to buy guns and ammunition for citizens.
From “Winter Solstice” / david Lanz and Michael Jones
Also has Christmas Carols
This is the Canon in D by Lanz
I was going to call my State Senator’s office to tell him I wanted him to support Bill 1032 https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1032/details
for redistricting but I see that he is a sponsor of the bill.
He also authored a bill to Prohibit Ranked Choice voting.
Good man!
Sen. Mike Gaskill
Peace and Tranquility Prayers
Prayer for a Calm Heart
Lord of Peace, as evening falls, I seek the calmness only You can provide. Quell the storms of my mind and replace anxiety with Your peace. As the world quiets down, let my heart do the same. May Your presence envelop me so that I may know tranquility tonight and always. Amen.
Serenity at Day’s End
Heavenly Father, with the closing of this day, I ask for serenity. As the night sky displays its vast beauty, let my soul mirror its peacefulness. Help me to let go of the worries of the day and trust in Your loving care. May Your peace reign in my heart and home tonight. Amen.
Prayer for Restful Stillness
Dear God, in the stillness of this evening, I come to You seeking rest for my soul. Help me to lay down the burdens I’ve carried today and find comfort in Your arms. Grant me peace that passes understanding and a rest that restores my spirit. May my sleep be undisturbed and my dreams be sweet. Amen.
Nighttime Whisper for Peace
Creator of All, as I listen to the night’s gentle whisper, I ask for peace to settle over me. Let Your tranquility wash away the noise of the day. In this quiet hour, I lean on Your promise of peace, a heavenly balm to my weary soul. Keep me in perfect peace as I keep my mind stayed on You. Amen.
Prayer for Gentle Rest
Omnipotent and Gentle Lord, at the end of this day, I seek the gentle rest that You so lovingly provide. May my mind be at ease, my body relax, and my spirit find harmony. Help me to release every concern into Your capable hands and sleep in the assurance of Your protection and peace. Amen.
Indiana redistricting bill defeated 19-31! Bastards!
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has declared that “We are Russia’s next target” and told citizens to “be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured.”
(The National Pulse)
Rutte is an irresponsible person and a reckless warmonger. Since when does an honorable man push his country to support a war without declaring war and think that a proxy war is fine. Rutte does not give a damn about the hundreds of thousands if not well over a million Ukrainian men President Zelensky has thrown into the meatgrinder of war. Rutte and other European leaders like Macron, Mertz and Starmer have essentially declared, “We will fight to the last man, to the last Ukrainian, as long as we do not have to send our own boys to fight.” Neither Rutte nor any of these leaders has not stood up and said, “I want to be a peacemaker.” I find their words and actions despicable.
POV: Your dad found out you paid someone to write your assignment for you 💀 (🎥: CONTENTbible)
… after paying $50,000 per year tuition